Problems with HP "Fonts for the Family" Font Package (149418)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows 98
This article was previously published under Q149418

SUMMARY

Hewlett-Packard (HP) included a TrueType font package called "Fonts for the Family" with some HP printers. Several of the fonts in this package have proved to be incompatible with Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98. When you are using these incompatible fonts in any program in Windows 95/98, your computer may stop responding (hang). When this occurs, pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE has no effect. You must shut down and restart your computer.

MORE INFORMATION

The following fonts have been confirmed by HP to be incompatible with Windows 95/98:
  • Artistik
  • Ashley Inline
  • Boxed In
  • Broadway
  • Creepy
  • Challenge Extrabold
  • Eclipse
  • Gallia
  • Stencil Sans
  • Harlow
  • Holidays
  • Kidprint
  • Old English
  • Party
  • ITC Pioneer
  • Snowdrift
  • Thunderbird
  • Torino Outline
  • Traffic
  • Yearbook Outline

Fonts for the Family was included with the HP DeskJet 600 and 600c printers, but has been discontinued by Hewlett-Packard. For additional information, please contact Hewlett-Packard Technical Support.

Fonts for the Family is manufactured by Hewlett-Packard, a manufacturer independent of Microsoft. We make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/16/2004
Keywords:KB149418
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